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The economics of the family and family policy

Cabrillo, Francisco - 1999

and family policy. Beginning with the division of labour in the family, this book deals with the economics of marriage …1. Economists and the family -- 2. The family as an economic unit -- 3. Marriage(I) -- 4. Marriage (II) -- 5. Children …This comprehensive and authoritative book offers a global approach to the modern economics of the family, family law …

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Economics uncut : a complete guide to life, death and misadventure

Bowmaker, Simon W. (contributor) - 2005

This highly innovative and intriguing book applies principles of microeconomics to unusual settings to inspire students, teachers and scholars alike in the 'dismal science'. Leading experts show how economics reaches into the strangest of places and throws light onto the occasionally dark side...

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Flexible working and organisational change : the integration of work and personal life

Peper, Bram (ed.); Doorne-Huiskes, J. van (ed.); … - 2005

traditional family pattern in Europe is being challenged by the growing number of dual-income families, and by the rise of women … compatible with the need, increasingly expressed by employees, for greater integration between work and family life. The book …

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The 'woman question' and higher education : perspectives on gender and knowledge production in America

May, Ann Mari (contributor) - 2008

This uniquely interdisciplinary study offers a provocative, contemporary look at the 'woman question' in relation to higher education at the dawn of the twenty-first century. Leading feminist scholars from a wide variety of perspectives and disciplines - including history, philosophy, education,...

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Managing gender diversity in Asia : a research companion

Syed, Jawad (contributor); Özbilgin, Mustafa F. (contributor) - 2010

This timely Companion examines the unique codes and processes of managing gender diversity, equality and inclusion in Asia. Managing Gender Diversity in Asia covers the whole geography of Asia through chapters authored by eminent scholars in the field and thus provides an authoritative tool for...

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Money and households in a capitalist economy : a gendered post Keynesian-institutional analysis

Todorova, Zdravka K. - 2009

Post Keynesian analyses of monetary production have not given much attention to households as institutions, while a good deal of the literature in feminist economics discusses households in a strictly microeconomic context, with little consideration of monetary phenomena. This book, a unique...

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Women in STEM careers : international perspectives on increasing workforce participation, advancement and leadership

Bilimoria, Diana (contributor); Lord, Linley (contributor) - 2014

'In an effort to move away from the usual negative approach of studying why women leave STEM areas, Bilimoria and Lord focus on a number of research studies across the United States, Australia and Europe that examine why women stay and what organizations and broader societal practices are doing...

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Labour markets, gender and institutional change : essays in honour of Günther Schmid

Schmid, Günther; Mosley, Hugh; O'Reilly, Jacqueline; … - 2002

The original essays in this book have been written by a number of leading international experts in the field of labour market studies to honour the intellectual contribution and lifetime achievement of Günther Schmid

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Supporting women's career advancement : challenges and opportunities

Mattis, Mary C. (contributor); Burke, Ronald J. (contributor) - 2005

This book documents the progress that managerial and professional women have made in advancing their careers, and the challenges and opportunities that remain. In the context of increasing numbers of women entering the workplace and indeed pursuing professional and managerial careers, it...

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Handbook on women in business and management

Bilimoria, Diana (contributor); … - 2007

'This very impressive Handbook takes established research topics about women in management and treats them in fresh and novel ways. The chapters are intellectually interesting, sound, and provocative, and meet the editors' aspiration to stimulate high quality research on women's experiences in...

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